UNIVERSITY The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3, 1997- 9C -Fwil hero had 'U' ties By Zachary M. Raimi Daily Staff Reporter Viis name might not be easily recog- ed by the public. But the achievements of University alumnus Raoul Wallenberg have earned a place in the story of the 20th century. Wallenberg, whose work as a Swedish diplomat in World War II Hungary led him to save the lives of several thousand Jews, is viewed by many as a great humanitarian, a bright light in one of his- tory's darkest tragedies. Ss a University student, Wallenberg studious and well liked. "He could have gone anywhere for school - it is interesting that he picked Michigan," said history Prof. Sidney Fine. Indeed, Wallenberg's grandfather Gustaf thought the University was ideal for Wallenberg because it lacked the pretensions of the United State's elite private colleges. Wallenberg afficiona- Vi Benner said Gustaf wanted Raoul come to a public institution because of the kind of values that you would find here - there's a more heteroge- neous mix of people." Wallenberg arrived in Ann Arbor in 1931 to study architecture. His daily activities as a University student were not unlike those of current students. He studied, played, dated and learned. Wallenberg graduated with honors and won a medal that went to the person with 4 most impressive academic record. But Wallenberg was not a hermit; he socialized with others and spent time outside. Nancy Bartlett, a reference archivist at the Bentley Historical Library, has studied Wallenberg's life. She said Wallenberg's congenial, curi- ous nature led him to explore. "He was really a very nice, sophisticated, active individual - very curious about the rid around him." fler years of working and travelling, Wallenberg, at 32, became a Swedish diplomat and led an effort to save Jews in Budapest, Hungary. While on his way to a meeting with Russian commanders Jan. 17, 1945, the Soviets arrested Wallenberg. It is unclear why he was arrested, and even more unclear what happened to Wallenberg. While he could still be alive, Fine said, "the best evidence is (the Soviets) executed him.:" ' Wallenberg is one of the University's most beloved alumni. Although he left campus more than 60 years ago, his pres- ence lingers. "I think there is a sense of honor in somehow being associated with him and the institution," Bartlett said. Libraries offer variety of atmospheres, resources By Christine M. Paik Daily Staff Reporter At a school as large as the University, it should come as no surprise that libraries can be as diverse as the students that visit them. Large and small, quaint and overwhelming, elegant and blunt: The University offers numerous libraries, each special- izing in a specific area. The most popular of all University libraries are the Shapiro Undergraduate Library and the Hatcher Graduate Library, both located in the Diag.. Janis Giannini, head of public relations for both libraries, said the Graduate Library is a "huge, complex library system." The holdings in the Graduate Library include collections in subjects from French literary magazines to manuscripts writ- ten on Egyptian papyrus. "The collections in the Graduate Library are research-ori- ented collections, and they run the gamut of a number of dis- ciplines that you find represented in the curriculum in LSA," Giannini said. While the Undergraduate Library (nicknamed the Ugli) also focuses on the LSA program, it is specifically designed for undergraduates, Giannini said. "It is a working collection for undergrads," Giannini said. "The collections in the Undergraduate Library do not have the depth and scope of those in the Graduate Library." Both libraries offer access to an indexing catalog that eases the procedure of finding a specific book, or multiple books of a certain subject. "(Mirlyn) is an online catalog system," Giannini said. "It has 31.5 million citations on it, and it offers access to the libraries in the University of Michigan library system." LSA senior Jason Liem worked at the Graduate Library for a year, but still found it frustrating to look for books. "When I came in as a freshman, I almost got lost in the stacks trying to find my book," Liem said. "And the map of the stacks doesn't help too much, either." The Undergraduate Library offers several work tables, study rooms and an eating lounge. But Liem said the Graduate Library's atmosphere is more studious. "If I had to choose between the Grad and the Undergrad, I would prefer to study in the Grad," Liem said. "It's a lot quieter - the Ugli seems to be filled with people who just socialize." Another popular study spot for many undergraduates is the Law Library, located on the Law Quad off of South University Avenue. Margaret Leary, director of the Law Library, said the library is mainly used by Law students, although non-Law students use the stacks as well. The most popular feature of the Law Library is its large, gothic study room. Ornately designed, the room maintains strict standards of silence for those who need to maximize their concentration. Near the other libraries but far from the beaten path is the Clements Library, located on South University Avenue. John Dann, the library's director, said the library is famous around the world for its American history documents, adding that it's "full of fabulous treasures." "We have material from the early period of Columbus and exploration, all the way up to the 20th century;" Dann said. "This is not a library of history books." -Mirlyn can be accessed over Telnet at mirlyn.telnet.lib. umich. edu. BIUMAN DAMIAN CAP/Daily Student Anne Richtmeyer studies In the stacks of the Hatcher Graduate library. The Graduate library's enormous size makes It an Ideal study spot. Many political leaders hail from 'U' U U Go elve/Mich in 19 differea By Jeffrey Kosseff Daily Staff Reporter Though University alumni are famous for bleeding maize and blue in the football stands, Wolverine spirit also has a prominent place in the political arena. Politically active alumni are numerous. Notable graduates include former President Gerald Ford, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), Rep. Lynn Rivers (D-Ann and long," Rep. Ford said. "I've got a lot of colleagues who are Michigan graduates, and almost the entire Michigan del- egation has a relation to a Michigan graduate." Rep. Ford, who at 26 is one of the youngest members of Congress, said his interest in the profession "reach far back to elementary school." When he was a first-year Law student, Rep. Ford said he spent most of his time "trying to get ahold of the law-school experience." But during his next year at the University, his schedule became a lot more hectic when he managed his o yefather's 1994 campaign for the Tennessee congressional seat he cur- ally love rently holds. "Politics run in the blood," Ford Ann Arbor State of Michigan University of Michigan Over 500 gift items including - t-shirts " sweatshirts * hats *" Petoskey stones " Michigan Mitts " Brown Wood Acres - Mackinaw Fudge " American Spoon and Carp River Foods j "* Michigan Mints t Arbor), Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R- Holland), Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-Detroit), Rep. Harold Ford (D- After Tenn.) and former Sen. Nancy Ksbam(R-Kan.). t e e Ir "There is no question that 1 always was proud to list on my biographical the schot material that I was a graduate of the U of M," said President Ford, who grad- - Rep.I uated in 1935. "It was a plus in any conversation as to what your academ- _ ic background was. Being a graduate of the U of M was a big plus in the political arena." Love for the University is a nonpartisan issue in the U.S. House. "After two years there, I really love the school," Hoekstra said. "I'm a proud alumnus." Rep. Ford, who graduated from the Law School in 1994, said he met many University alumni during his first term in Congress. "There's no doubt the Michigan connection runs very deep ti Pi r Detroit Motor Company Products I said. Rivers, who was first elected to eter Hoekstra Congress in 1994 and attended the (R-Holland) University in the late '70s, said the political climate at the University was less strident than she expected. "I had grown up with Ann Arbor being referred to as the Berkeley of the Midwest, and I couldn't wait to get there," River said. "But people were more interested in career advancement. ... People are more active now." President Ford, on the other hand, said politics didn't catch his eye until he was out of college. 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